
IT Security for Hybrid Work Models
Hybrid work models require a depth in defense IT strategy that encompasses remote work security to enable employees to work securely from anywhere.
To remain operational during the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses have added or shifted IT resources to accommodate things such as virtual meetings, live streaming, online learning, business intelligence drive worn by machine learning, automated customer assistance, and more. Enabling employees to work remotely, in particular, has necessitated major changes.
In the rush to make these changes, however, a lot of organizations are now finding they may have weakened their IT security posture. They’ve opened themselves up to new vulnerabilities and/or exposed existing vulnerabilities.
Among the issues:
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There’s a lot that needs to be done to remedy the situation. An assessment of the IT security risks is a good place to start. While they don’t cover everything, the questions that follow can help:
Once you’ve assessed your current IT security approach as it pertains to remote work, consult with an IT services provider such as US Signal to determine how best to address the gaps and needs.
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With both public and private cloud services and a comprehensive portfolio of data protection and managed security services, US Signal is well-positioned to help you ensure you have the right resources in place to accommodate a remote work model. Equally if not more important, US Signal can help you ensure the security of the systems and data involved.
Here are a few services to consider:
US Signal’s solution engineers can also help you design and implement a comprehensive IT solution that supports your remote work or other needs. To learn more, call us at 866.2.SIGNAL or email: [email protected]
Hybrid work models require a depth in defense IT strategy that encompasses remote work security to enable employees to work securely from anywhere.
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